Vol. 8 – 2011

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Courts Wants More Facts Before Dismissing Claim in Skiing Mishap December 30, 2011
Championship Team Lacks Standing to Challenge Actions of Association December 30, 2011
City’s So-Called Field of Dreams Proves to be a Legal Nightmare December 30, 2011
The $2,000 Stipend and the Rule of Reason: an Antitrust Analysis December 30, 2011
Getting in the Game: 2011 Report Shows Ups, Downs in Pro Sports Diversity December 30, 2011
A Perspective on the Feldman Case and the ADA — What it Means December 30, 2011
Court Grants Insurance Company’s Motion to Dismiss Cleveland Indians Claim December 30, 2011
North Carolina Judge Sides with UNC in McAdoo Suit December 30, 2011
North Carolina Judge Sides with UNC in McAdoo Suit December 30, 2011
Court Grants Dismissal of Claim against Allen Iverson December 30, 2011
Leigh Steinberg Lawsuits Raise a Lot of Questions December 30, 2011
Leigh Steinberg Lawsuits Raise a Lot of Questions December 30, 2011
UFC Files Suit Against New York State Law Banning Live Mixed Martial Arts December 16, 2011
BU Plans Study that Will Examine Concussions and NFL Players December 16, 2011
BU Plans Study that Will Examine Concussions and NFL Players December 16, 2011
The Art of Manipulating College Basketball Point Spreads December 16, 2011
Practical Considerations in Organizing Nostalgic Athletes into Revenue Generating Enterprises (Part II) December 16, 2011
Practical Considerations in Organizing Nostalgic Athletes into Revenue Generating Enterprises (Part II) December 16, 2011
Football Players Survive College’s Motion to Dismiss in Discrimination Case December 16, 2011
Court Victory Leads to Settlement in Gay Softball World Series Case December 16, 2011
Court Victory Leads to Settlement in Gay Softball World Series Case December 16, 2011
Arena Football Team Loses First Battle with Photographer December 16, 2011
Coach’s Claim that He Suffered Discrimination Because Of His Name Falls Short December 16, 2011
Coach’s Claim that He Suffered Discrimination Because Of His Name Falls Short December 16, 2011
Calipari and Rose Settle Ticketholders’ Suit December 16, 2011
Status as Pro Se Litigant Gets Game Official Benefit of the Doubt in Discrimination Case December 16, 2011
Status as Pro Se Litigant Gets Game Official Benefit of the Doubt in Discrimination Case December 16, 2011
Kidnap and Ransom Insurance: Insuring Safety Abroad December 16, 2011
Shaq Gets an Assist from the Constitution in Breach of Contract Case December 2, 2011
Movement to End Blackouts Picks Up Steam December 2, 2011
Controversy, Scandal, and Injustice: Panelists Looks at What Is Next for Amateur Athletics December 2, 2011
Controversy, Scandal, and Injustice: Panelists Looks at What Is Next for Amateur Athletics December 2, 2011
Practical Considerations in Organizing Nostalgic Athletes into Revenue Generating Enterprises (Part I) December 2, 2011
Practical Considerations in Organizing Nostalgic Athletes into Revenue Generating Enterprises (Part I) December 2, 2011
Parent Rebuffed in Claim that Athletics Policies Were Unconstitutional December 2, 2011
Parent Rebuffed in Claim that Athletics Policies Were Unconstitutional December 2, 2011
General Counsel for the Phoenix Suns Promoted to COO December 2, 2011
Tulane Takes Partial Victory against Former Coach December 2, 2011
Tulane Takes Partial Victory against Former Coach December 2, 2011
Beasley Lawsuit Turns Entitlement on Its Ear, Expert Sees Challenges for NBA Star December 2, 2011
Appeals Court Extends New Life to Rutgers Discrimination Case December 2, 2011
Appeals Court Extends New Life to Rutgers Discrimination Case December 2, 2011
Expert Reports Deemed Discoverable in Golf Cart Liability Case December 2, 2011
USA v. Full Tilt Poker, et al: Overview and Potential Sports Implications December 2, 2011
USA v. Full Tilt Poker, et al: Overview and Potential Sports Implications December 2, 2011
Coach Fails to Establish Retaliation Claim November 18, 2011
Coach Fails to Establish Retaliation Claim November 18, 2011
Coach Fails to Establish Retaliation Claim November 18, 2011
Famous Athletes Lash Out at Those Who Use their Name, Likeness or Other Personal Attributes Without Permission November 18, 2011
Famous Athletes Lash Out at Those Who Use their Name, Likeness or Other Personal Attributes Without Permission November 18, 2011
Famous Athletes Lash Out at Those Who Use their Name, Likeness or Other Personal Attributes Without Permission November 18, 2011
When Lightening is Imminent Stadium Evacuation Procedures Take Center Stage November 18, 2011
When Lightening is Imminent Stadium Evacuation Procedures Take Center Stage November 18, 2011
When Lightening is Imminent Stadium Evacuation Procedures Take Center Stage November 18, 2011
District Court Upholds Arbitrator’s Decision Regarding Workers’ Compensation Choice of Forum Provisions in Chicago Bears Case November 18, 2011
District Court Upholds Arbitrator’s Decision Regarding Workers’ Compensation Choice of Forum Provisions in Chicago Bears Case November 18, 2011
District Court Upholds Arbitrator’s Decision Regarding Workers’ Compensation Choice of Forum Provisions in Chicago Bears Case November 18, 2011
Pace Joins Arent Fox as Partner in New York Office November 18, 2011
Pace Joins Arent Fox as Partner in New York Office November 18, 2011
Pace Joins Arent Fox as Partner in New York Office November 18, 2011
Officials Share Insights as to Why Emerging Sports Leagues Have Been Successful November 18, 2011
Officials Share Insights as to Why Emerging Sports Leagues Have Been Successful November 18, 2011
Officials Share Insights as to Why Emerging Sports Leagues Have Been Successful November 18, 2011
New Laws Help Student-Athletes Ask the Right Questions During the Recruiting Process November 18, 2011
New Laws Help Student-Athletes Ask the Right Questions During the Recruiting Process November 18, 2011
New Laws Help Student-Athletes Ask the Right Questions During the Recruiting Process November 18, 2011
NBA Season at the Crossroads November 18, 2011
NBA Season at the Crossroads November 18, 2011
NBA Season at the Crossroads November 18, 2011
Colangelo Begins Work on a New Project — the Jerry Colangelo School of Sports Business November 18, 2011
Colangelo Begins Work on a New Project — the Jerry Colangelo School of Sports Business November 18, 2011
Colangelo Begins Work on a New Project — the Jerry Colangelo School of Sports Business November 18, 2011
Harassment by Athletes Fails to Meet Threshold November 18, 2011
Minnesota State Appeals Court Upholds Award to Assistant Coach November 18, 2011
Minnesota State Appeals Court Upholds Award to Assistant Coach November 18, 2011
Former Texas Southern Basketball Coach Wins Gender Discrimination Lawsuit November 4, 2011
Sheppard Mullin Will Help Grand Prix Entertainment Form New U.S. Professional Rugby Venture November 4, 2011
Sheppard Mullin Will Help Grand Prix Entertainment Form New U.S. Professional Rugby Venture November 4, 2011
Court Finds Assault Must Be Intentional for Hockey Mom Plaintiff to Win November 4, 2011
New Congressional Act Sparks Debate Among Concussion Experts about Crackdown on Product Claims November 4, 2011
New Congressional Act Sparks Debate Among Concussion Experts about Crackdown on Product Claims November 4, 2011
Court Rules Against Board Members, Who Opted Not to Hire Coach November 4, 2011
Crash for the KHL: Analysis of the Russian Hockey Team Airplane Tragedy and Lessons to be Learned in Sports Organization Risk Management November 4, 2011
Crash for the KHL: Analysis of the Russian Hockey Team Airplane Tragedy and Lessons to be Learned in Sports Organization Risk Management November 4, 2011
West Virginia Sues Big East Conference to Expedite Departure November 4, 2011
Court Dismisses Ex-Student Athletes’ Antitrust Claim against the NCAA November 4, 2011
Court Dismisses Ex-Student Athletes’ Antitrust Claim against the NCAA November 4, 2011
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Youth Athletics – What Do You Need to Know? November 4, 2011
Court Concludes Company is on the Hook to Nichols College for ‘Defective’ Turf November 4, 2011
Arrington v. NCAA: Overview and Potential Implications October 21, 2011
Court Dismisses Former Coach’s Claim against AD, School October 21, 2011
Dispute Between Cuban and Perot Takes Another Weird Turn October 21, 2011
Battle of the Beers October 21, 2011
Sports Broadcasting Rights in the European Union – A Game Changer? October 21, 2011
Sports Broadcasting Rights in the European Union – A Game Changer? October 21, 2011
Judge Sanctions ChampionsWorld for Failure to Preserve Evidence in Hi-Profile Soccer Case October 21, 2011
Plaintiffs Get Attorneys’ Fees after ADA Victory over Redskins October 21, 2011
Plaintiffs Get Attorneys’ Fees after ADA Victory over Redskins October 21, 2011
Court Declines To Apply Assumption of Risk Doctrine in Banned Cleat Case October 21, 2011
Seventh Circuit Affirms State Athletic Associations’ Right to Maintain Broadcast Rights October 21, 2011
Seventh Circuit Affirms State Athletic Associations’ Right to Maintain Broadcast Rights October 21, 2011
The NBA Lockout and International Tax Issues for U.S. Athletes October 21, 2011
Stadium Vendor Sanctioned for Discovery Violations October 7, 2011
Stadium Vendor Sanctioned for Discovery Violations October 7, 2011
Court Provides Partial Victory to District, Coaches and Other Athletic Officials in Hazing Case October 7, 2011
Constitutional Challenges to Pat-Down Policy Fade Away, Even as Procedure is Expanded October 7, 2011
Constitutional Challenges to Pat-Down Policy Fade Away, Even as Procedure is Expanded October 7, 2011
Understanding Event Cancellation Insurance Coverage October 7, 2011
Uncle Luke v. Little Luke: Luther Campbell Sues Nevin Shapiro for Libel October 7, 2011
Uncle Luke v. Little Luke: Luther Campbell Sues Nevin Shapiro for Libel October 7, 2011
Double Fault? Class Action Lawsuit Filed by Tennis Umpires October 7, 2011
Appeals Court Provides Relief to FSU in Litigation Involving Academic Fraud October 7, 2011
Appeals Court Provides Relief to FSU in Litigation Involving Academic Fraud October 7, 2011
Court: Fitness Club Member Assumed the Risk of Injury October 7, 2011
Parents of Student Athletes Fail in their Attack of Transfer Rule October 7, 2011
Parents of Student Athletes Fail in their Attack of Transfer Rule October 7, 2011
Hard Work, Good Fortune Takes Walters to Senior Legal Position with Bobcats October 7, 2011
Court Finds Much to Like in Consent Decree Ending Long-Running Title IX Case September 23, 2011
Falcons Promote General Counsel Rich McKay, Naming Him CEO September 23, 2011
Court Orders Athletic Department to Turn over Documents Related to Artwork September 23, 2011
Court Orders Athletic Department to Turn over Documents Related to Artwork September 23, 2011
NHL Franchise Relocation Restrictions: In Re Dewey Ranch Hockey and Antitrust September 23, 2011
Law Firms Will Address Intellectual Property Issues in the Sports Industry September 23, 2011
Law Firms Will Address Intellectual Property Issues in the Sports Industry September 23, 2011
Former Washington Redskins GC Talks about his Transition to WilmerHale September 23, 2011
Court Finds that the Mets Did Not Owe a Duty to Provide Security outside Shea Stadium or Prevent Spontaneous Fight September 23, 2011
Court Finds that the Mets Did Not Owe a Duty to Provide Security outside Shea Stadium or Prevent Spontaneous Fight September 23, 2011
Court Finds Student Athlete’s Haircut Claim Moot September 23, 2011
Attorneys Examine ‘Olympic Movement’ at Sports Law Symposium September 23, 2011
Court Grants Dismissal of ‘Shot Clock’ Claim against NBA September 23, 2011
Court Grants Dismissal of ‘Shot Clock’ Claim against NBA September 23, 2011
Court Sides with Player in Case Against Cleveland Browns September 9, 2011
Miami’s Dealings with Al Golden Provide Lessons for Negotiating Coaching Contracts September 9, 2011
Miami’s Dealings with Al Golden Provide Lessons for Negotiating Coaching Contracts September 9, 2011
Federal Court Sides with EA in Lawsuit Brought by Former Student Athletes September 9, 2011
Court Dismisses Football Player’s Conspiracy Claim September 9, 2011
Court Dismisses Football Player’s Conspiracy Claim September 9, 2011
Kean University Athletic Director Sues after Being Fired for NCAA Violations September 9, 2011
Kean University Athletic Director Sues after Being Fired for NCAA Violations September 9, 2011
Appenzeller Addresses Ethical Behavior in Sport September 9, 2011
Panel Affirms that School District, Employees Acted Appropriately in Cheerleader Case September 9, 2011
Panel Affirms that School District, Employees Acted Appropriately in Cheerleader Case September 9, 2011
Community College District Properly Categorized Coach Before Firing Him September 9, 2011
Community College District Properly Categorized Coach Before Firing Him September 9, 2011
As Part of Settlement, Notre Dame Spreads Aerial Lift Safety Awareness, Other Schools Take It to Heart September 9, 2011
With Lockout in Full Effect, NBA Players Still Have Options September 9, 2011
NFL Fan Code of Conduct Enforceability Center of Current Court Case August 26, 2011
Student Athlete Loses Again in Lawsuit Involving Sexual Orientation August 26, 2011
Student Athlete Loses Again in Lawsuit Involving Sexual Orientation August 26, 2011
Online Sports Gambling – Overview of the Indictments August 26, 2011
Title IX: A Bump on the Road to Pay-for-Play August 26, 2011
Title IX: A Bump on the Road to Pay-for-Play August 26, 2011
Title IX: A Bump on the Road to Pay-for-Play August 26, 2011
Court Grant’s Co-Participant’s Motion to Dismiss in Assumption of Risk Case August 26, 2011
Court Grant’s Co-Participant’s Motion to Dismiss in Assumption of Risk Case August 26, 2011
Court Grant’s Co-Participant’s Motion to Dismiss in Assumption of Risk Case August 26, 2011
Bryan Cave Stakes a Position in the Sports Law Industry August 26, 2011
Michigan Appeals Court Tosses Softball Injury Lawsuit August 26, 2011
School Districts Get the Call after Being Sued by an Official August 26, 2011
Title IX Gender Quota Is at Center of Court Case August 26, 2011
Student Athlete’s Claim that He Was Denied Constitutional Rights Falls Short August 26, 2011
Pro Football Player Awarded $5.4M in Drug Lawsuit August 12, 2011
Court Upholds NCAA Bylaw Involving Two-year Transfers August 12, 2011
Court Upholds NCAA Bylaw Involving Two-year Transfers August 12, 2011
Appeals Court Rules for Athletic Booster in Dispute over Football Tickets August 12, 2011
Insurance Coverage for Lawsuits Arising out of Spectator Injuries August 12, 2011
Labor Peace: NFL and Players Union Execute New Agreement August 12, 2011
Paying Intercollegiate Athletes to Play: A Legal Quagmire August 12, 2011
Paying Intercollegiate Athletes to Play: A Legal Quagmire August 12, 2011
Referee Loses Age Discrimination Claim after Court Concludes He Was Independent Contractor August 12, 2011
Judge Deals Blow to University of Central Florida Athletics Association in Wrongful Death Case August 12, 2011
NFL Teams Anxiously Await Worker’s Compensation Ruling August 12, 2011
Pitcher Strikes Out: Divided Appellate Panel in New York Holds He Assumed the Risk of Injury During ‘Live’ Batting Practice August 12, 2011
Concussion Issue Heats Up in Advance of Football Season July 29, 2011
A Death at Rangers Ballpark, and the Aftermath July 29, 2011
A Death at Rangers Ballpark, and the Aftermath July 29, 2011
Lack of Specific Contract Terms Dooms Man’s Claim Against Big Ten July 29, 2011
Lack of Specific Contract Terms Dooms Man’s Claim Against Big Ten July 29, 2011
Lack of Specific Contract Terms Dooms Man’s Claim Against Big Ten July 29, 2011
The Book of Basketball: It’s About Winning July 29, 2011
The Book of Basketball: It’s About Winning July 29, 2011
The Book of Basketball: It’s About Winning July 29, 2011
Court Declines to Impose Severe Sanctions against School District July 29, 2011
Vermont Law School Establishes Sports Law Institute July 29, 2011
An Analysis of a Court’s Decision to Deny Injunctive Relief to Michael McAdoo July 29, 2011
Controversy Brews at UT over Firing of Cleve Bryant July 29, 2011
Court Finds Sports Programming Agent Liable for Breach of Contract July 29, 2011
Judge Sides with Organization in Policy Dispute Involving Gay Softball World Series July 29, 2011
Judge Sides with Organization in Policy Dispute Involving Gay Softball World Series July 29, 2011
Federal Court Rules for Cal Davis Defendants in Gender Equity Case July 29, 2011
Examining the Differences in the Drug Testing Programs of Major and Minor League Baseball July 1, 2011
Golf Company Gets Rare Patent Win in Eastern District of Texas July 1, 2011
Track Coach Tripped Up by Federal Judge July 1, 2011
Plaintiffs Try to Put the Brakes on Formula One Subsidy July 1, 2011
Florida Moves to Close Loophole in Worker’s Compensation Law Impacting Professional Athletes July 1, 2011
School District Survives Coach’s Claims that His Rights Were Violated July 1, 2011
The Battle over the Proper Venue for Workers’ Compensation Claims Moves to the Legislature July 1, 2011
Court Finds Coach’s Won-Loss Record Led to Firing, School’s Motive Wasn’t Retaliatory July 1, 2011
Court Finds Coach’s Won-Loss Record Led to Firing, School’s Motive Wasn’t Retaliatory July 1, 2011
Referees Sue Governing Bodies in Pink Whistle Controversy July 1, 2011
Court Favors Plaintiff in Assumption of Risk Case July 1, 2011
Chambers Identifies Exemplary Sports Law Firms July 1, 2011
Chambers Identifies Exemplary Sports Law Firms July 1, 2011
Student Athlete Should Have Been Allowed to Present Late Claim June 17, 2011
Appeals Court Passes Defunct Franchise’s Lawsuit Against NBA to Federal Court June 17, 2011
Appeals Court Passes Defunct Franchise’s Lawsuit Against NBA to Federal Court June 17, 2011
Mediation in Professional Sports Disputes June 17, 2011
Report Highlights Revenue Drain Associated with Sale of Counterfeit Sports Apparel June 17, 2011
Report Highlights Revenue Drain Associated with Sale of Counterfeit Sports Apparel June 17, 2011
Best Practices for Negotiating Naming Rights and Sponsorship Deals June 17, 2011
Academic Progress Rate Generates Lively Discussion at College Sport Research Institute Conference June 17, 2011
Academic Progress Rate Generates Lively Discussion at College Sport Research Institute Conference June 17, 2011
Judge Finds College Had Legitimate, Legal Reasons for Firing Coach June 17, 2011
Appeals Court: Arena Was Liable for Acts of Its Security Company June 17, 2011
Appeals Court: Arena Was Liable for Acts of Its Security Company June 17, 2011
Court Makes Distinction with Regard to What Is an Athletic Contest June 17, 2011
Hearing-Impaired Football Fan Sues University of Kentucky June 3, 2011
Buyout Clause at Center of Controversy at Kent State June 3, 2011
Court Sides with Hofstra in Sexual Harassment Case June 3, 2011
Court Erred in Dismissing Breach of Contract Suit June 3, 2011
Dodgers Named in Long-Anticipated Lawsuit June 3, 2011
Appeals Court Reverses in Negligence Case, Finding ‘Ordinary Care’ Should Have Been Standard June 3, 2011
The Role of Title IX Coordinators in Fostering Title IX Literacy among NCAA Coaches & Administrators June 3, 2011
Smith Offers New Approach in Directing Center for Sports Law and Policy June 3, 2011
Former Student Athletes’ Right of Publicity and Antitrust Claims Will Proceed Against the NCAA and Electronic Arts June 3, 2011
Fourth Circuit Holds ADA Requires Expanded Access to Aural Content in Stadiums June 3, 2011
Tressel Lawyers Up for Appearance Before NCAA Committee on Infractions June 3, 2011
Davidoff Malito & Hutcher LLP Launches Sports & Entertainment Law Practice June 3, 2011
Court Transfers Student-Athlete’s Lawsuit Over Revoked Scholarship to D.C. May 20, 2011
Appeals Court Affirms Ruling for Bowling Green State University in Wrongful Death Case May 20, 2011
Maryland Court of Appeals Upholds Workers’ Compensation Award in Case Involving Redskins May 20, 2011
As Luck Would Have It, Proposal to Sell Beer in Stadium Is Controversial May 20, 2011
Workers’ Compensation Ruling Involving Dolphins Could Have Far-Reaching Implications May 20, 2011
Supreme Court: ‘Social Utility’ of Bleachers Outweighs Hazard May 20, 2011
Court Sides with Woman, Leaving NFL with Work to Do May 20, 2011
Ole Miss Targeted with Wrongful Death Suit May 20, 2011
Court Sides with School after Student-Athlete Sues for Negligence May 6, 2011
Privacy Policy Considerations for Sports Marketers May 6, 2011
Court Dismisses Spectator’s Lawsuit Regarding the Supposed Enhanced Dangers Presented by Maple Bats May 6, 2011
Down For The Count: The Economic Downturn and its Effects on Professional Sports May 6, 2011
Coach’s Age Discrimination Claim Is Premature May 6, 2011
Down For The Count: The Economic Downturn and its Effects on Professional Sports May 6, 2011
NFL Scores its First ‘A’ on Diversity Report Card, yet Still Remains at the Back of the Class May 6, 2011
Ruling Allows Duke Lacrosse Players to Pursue Civil Rights Claims, City Appeals May 6, 2011
Panel: School District Acted Appropriately in Classifying Coach May 6, 2011
Court Finds Teams Did Not Imply Renewal Rights in Private Seat License Dispute April 22, 2011
Court Finds Teams Did Not Imply Renewal Rights in Private Seat License Dispute April 22, 2011
Panel: Lower Court Misapplied National Rule in Suspension Case April 22, 2011
Panel: Lower Court Misapplied National Rule in Suspension Case April 22, 2011
Player Restrictions in Asian Tour Golf April 22, 2011
Player Restrictions in Asian Tour Golf April 22, 2011
Appeals Court Finds Notice Was ‘Inadequate’ in Eligibility Dispute April 22, 2011
Bleacher Litigation in Sporting Venues April 22, 2011
Agent’s Failure to Arbitrate Dooms Legal Argument April 22, 2011
Court Grants ESPN’s Motion to Dismiss in Employee Spat April 22, 2011
Sports Franchise Navigates Immigration Law to Bring International Superstar Pelé to the United States April 22, 2011
DLA Piper Emerges onto the Sports Law Scene April 22, 2011
Concussions Are a Headache for the NHL and NFL April 22, 2011
Baseball Coach’s Claim Doomed by Clear Language in Education Code April 8, 2011
Drama Builds in Barry Bonds Perjury Trial April 8, 2011
Court Delivers Partial Victory to NBA Star in Lawsuit Involving Advisor April 8, 2011
Ruling Impacts New Jersey Sports Gambling Litigation April 8, 2011
Ruling Impacts New Jersey Sports Gambling Litigation April 8, 2011
USTA Serves an Ace in Discrimination Case April 8, 2011
Dolphins Join the Battle against Workers’ Compensation Benefits April 8, 2011
Appeals Court Affirms Ruling for James Madison April 8, 2011
Appeals Court Affirms Ruling for James Madison April 8, 2011
Court Sides with Golf Equipment Manufacturer in Trademark Infringement April 8, 2011
Court Sides with Golf Equipment Manufacturer in Trademark Infringement April 8, 2011
Can Sports Kill You? April 8, 2011
Can Sports Kill You? April 8, 2011
Family Alleges Negligence after Man Dies on Zip-line April 8, 2011
Minnesota Appeals Court Sides with NFL, Ending StarCaps Dispute March 25, 2011
Court Checks Hockey League Claim, for the Moment March 25, 2011
Family of Junior Colorado Kart Racing Enthusiast Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit March 25, 2011
Industry Veteran Talks About the Business and Legal Aspects of Sport March 25, 2011
NFL Seeking to Tackle Concussions from the Ground Up March 25, 2011
NFL Seeking to Tackle Concussions from the Ground Up March 25, 2011
Federal Court Dismisses Student Athlete’s Lawsuit against Ex-Auburn Trainer March 25, 2011
Federal Court Dismisses Student Athlete’s Lawsuit against Ex-Auburn Trainer March 25, 2011
Texas Tech Protected by Sovereign Immunity in Leach Suit March 25, 2011
Texas Tech Protected by Sovereign Immunity in Leach Suit March 25, 2011
Viacom v. Google – Does Copyright ‘Safe Harbor’ Rules Protect Infringing Uploads? March 25, 2011
Viacom v. Google – Does Copyright ‘Safe Harbor’ Rules Protect Infringing Uploads? March 25, 2011
Court Agrees with Equipment Manufacturer on Voluntary Dismissal March 25, 2011
March Madness Isn’t for Everyone March 25, 2011
Newhook is currently a third-year law student at the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University. March 11, 2011
Former Strength Reaches Settlement with SDSU after Protracted Litigation March 11, 2011
Court Grants Summary Judgment to University, Athletics Officials in Title IX Retaliation Case March 11, 2011
Court Declines to Overturn Suspension from Athletics March 11, 2011
Selig to Headline List of All-Star Speakers at this Month’s World Congress of Sports March 11, 2011
Selig to Headline List of All-Star Speakers at this Month’s World Congress of Sports March 11, 2011
Donald Remy Set to Take Over as General Counsel of the NCAA March 11, 2011
Donald Remy Set to Take Over as General Counsel of the NCAA March 11, 2011
Age Eligibility Rule Trips Up High School Athlete March 11, 2011
Age Eligibility Rule Trips Up High School Athlete March 11, 2011
Family of Student Athlete Sues University of Mississippi March 11, 2011
Family of Student Athlete Sues University of Mississippi March 11, 2011
Court Turns Away Title IX Case Involving Player Who Claimed She Was Raped March 11, 2011
Federal Court Upholds Arbitration Decision in NFL Workers’ Compensation Claim March 11, 2011
Frank Repercussions in Hotdog Toss Lawsuit February 25, 2011
Soccer Mom Fails to Show School Had Surrendered Immunity Doctrine February 25, 2011
The Legal & Business Aspects of Career-Ending Disability Insurance Policies in Professional and College Sports February 25, 2011
Frank Repercussions in Hotdog Toss Lawsuit February 25, 2011
New York Investigators Seize Websites that Streamed Copyrighted Sporting Events February 25, 2011
New York Investigators Seize Websites that Streamed Copyrighted Sporting Events February 25, 2011
Foundation Says Title IX Equality Only Applies To College Sports February 25, 2011
From Tiger to Favre: The Case for a Reputation Protection Model February 25, 2011
Trial Court Fails to Apply Correct Standard in Eligibility Case February 25, 2011
Trial Court Fails to Apply Correct Standard in Eligibility Case February 25, 2011
Court Finds Minnesota Company Copied NFL’s Lombardi Trophy February 25, 2011
Court Denies Athlete’s Claim that Disability Made Him Academically Ineligible for Athletics February 25, 2011
Former USC Tailback Sues University, Trainer for Lifting Injuries February 25, 2011
Circuit Court Finds Applicability of CBA Guts Football Players’ Claims February 11, 2011
Family Law Issues Provide Unique Challenges for Sports Celebrities February 11, 2011
Federal Judge Rules State Court Must Decide Eligibility Question February 11, 2011
Winthrop Makes Its Case in Responding to Former Coach’s Complaint February 11, 2011
Athlete’s Section 1983 Claim Fall Short in Texas Case February 11, 2011
Court Denies Plaintiff’s Bid to Add New Defendants in Ongoing USA Hockey Litigation February 11, 2011
Owners of Atlanta Hawks and Thrashers Sue Law Firm for Malpractice February 11, 2011
Labor Unrest in the NFL – What It Means for Sponsors, Television Partners and Licensees February 11, 2011
Baseball, Drug Testing, and the Fourth Amendment February 11, 2011
Court Dismissed Copyright Claim Against University of Georgia Athletics February 11, 2011
NEW YORK: A SECOND LOOK AT MMA? PROMOTERS AND FANS HOPE SO January 25, 2011
Florida Supreme Court Rebuffs Citizens in Spat Involving Orioles January 25, 2011
Sexual Harassment and Professional Sports Organizations January 25, 2011
Federal Judge Sides with School that Was Sued for Racial Discrimination January 25, 2011
Court Reverses after Finding Incident on Field Fell Outside Inherent Nature of Baseball January 25, 2011
Ohio State Wins Permanent Injunctions against Trademark Infringers January 25, 2011
Court Finds Permanent Injunction Is Enough to Dissuade Olympic Copycat January 25, 2011
Tennis + Gambling = A Looming Double Fault? January 25, 2011
Defendants Protected in Criticism of Coach, which Led to Firing January 25, 2011
Sports Law Attorney Offers Perspective on How Economy is Reshaping the Industry January 25, 2011